We are seeking a motivated and experienced Specialty Doctor in Cellular Pathology to join our UKAS-accredited Cellular Pathology team at Cheltenham General Hospital, part of Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and subspecialty interests within a supportive and innovative department.
Main Duties of the Job (Job Description Summary):
- Provide high-quality diagnostic reporting in histopathology and cytopathology under the guidance of senior consultants.
- Engage in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and liaise with clinical teams to support patient care.
- Participate in departmental quality assurance activities, audit, and service improvement.
- Support teaching, learning, and CPD activities within the department.
- Contribute to the implementation of digital pathology and molecular diagnostics.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Trusts in the South West, serving a population of over 650,000. Based in Cheltenham, you’ll work in a beautiful, well-connected town on the edge of the Cotswolds, with excellent schools and quality of life.
We are proud to be part of PathLAKE Plus, leading the way in digital pathology and AI-driven diagnostics. Our Cellular Pathology Department has a collaborative and inclusive culture, with strong links to molecular services and the National Genomic Test Directory.
We offer flexibility in job planning and are open to both full-time and part-time applicants. Whether you’re progressing toward CESR or building a long-term specialty doctor career, we’ll support you every step of the way.
The appointee will initially rotate in all departmental subspecialties in order to gain an appropriate range of educational experience to facilitate preparation for the FRCPath examinations. Contribution to macrodissection will form a key component of the role, developing expertise in more complex specimen types and releasing consultant time for reporting. In addition, the appointee will participate in supervised, subspecialised reporting in accordance with an established weekly Rota.
Sub-specialisation in line with departmental need would be encouraged and supported following an appropriate period of training and on successful completion of the FRCPath Part 2 examination.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
- MBBS or equivalent – Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practise – Essential
- FRCPath Part 1 – Desirable
- Working towards CESR – Desirable
Experience:
- Minimum 4 years postgraduate experience – Essential
- At least 2 years in histopathology – Essential
- Experience of MDT working and clinical liaison – Desirable
Skills & Knowledge:
- Strong diagnostic skills in cellular pathology – Essential
- Awareness of UK pathology practice standards – Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills – Essential
- Audit/clinical governance participation – Essential
- Knowledge of digital pathology or molecular techniques – Desirable
Other:
- Commitment to CPD and reflective practice – Essential
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team – Essential
Salary:
- As per Specialty Doctor Pay Scale, depending on experience and number of PAs.
Hours / Contract:
- Contract type: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours / 10 PAs per week) – part-time applications welcome
- Location: Cheltenham General Hospital
